Mercy named top large health system for patient experience for fourth consecutive year
ST. LOUIS, Mo., (KBSI) — Mercy has been recognized for the fourth straight year as the nation’s top large health system for patient experience, earning the Excellence in Patient Experience Award from NRC Health, a national leader in patient satisfaction and healthcare analytics. The award honors hospitals and...
Arkansas State Police launches statewide distracted driving campaign “Put the Phone Away or Pay”
Arkansas – The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office has launched the statewide distracted driving campaign, “Put the Phone Away or Pay.” The high-visibility enforcement effort will run from October 19–25, aiming to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of distracted driving. According to the...
Leah Gilbert, Cabot’s inspiring educator, defies odds to teach and mentor students
Cabot, Ark. (KATV) — In education, teachers play a pivotal role in a student's success but also leave a long-lasting impression on individuals after they depart. Leah Gilbert, a high school Math teacher, who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth, is not letting barriers deter her from making an impact on...
7 on 7: The biggest stories from last week you might’ve missed
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Here are the biggest stories you might have missed in the week of October 12-October 18. 1. Arrest made in Labor Day 2025 shooting death; 14-year-old faces capital murder charges. A 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged as an adult with capital murder...
Drug Take Back Day saves lives
Editor’s note: Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., the author of this column, serves as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. The opinions expressed are those of the author. This month, Arkansas will once again participate in Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide mission to safely...
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Crisp Fall Air is Here
Fall air has settled in across Arkansas. Cooler, drier air is moving in behind last night’s cold front as high pressure builds over the region. Highs today will stay in the 60s and low 70s with clear skies. Overnight, many areas will dip into the 40s by Sunday morning.
This Arkansas Pie Café Teaches Each Generation The House Favorite
In Keo, Arkansas, there’s a place where pie shapes the day. Charlotte’s Eats & Sweets stands quietly on the main street, its doors opening to shelves of towering meringues, buttery crusts, and fillings that taste like they’ve been perfected over generations. The café hums with the sound...
Ten Arkansas schools selected for Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has selected ten schools to participate in the 2025 Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program:. “The STOP program gives students hands-on experience with planting and caring for trees while teaching them about the vital role trees play in our communities,” said Kristine Kimbro,...
Missing 16-year-old from Maumelle located
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Update: The Maumelle Police Department stated that Lyons was located. Maumelle police are asking the public for assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old. Police said that Jordan Lyons went missing on Saturday and was last seen at Timbers Apartments in Maumelle. He was seen wearing...
HomeGoods expansion: 5 new U.S. locations opening in fall 2025
HomeGoods is preparing to open five new storefronts across five different states October and November. The retailer, which has hundreds of stores scattered across America, is set to welcome new customers in Arkansas, California, Iowa, Mississippi, and Ohio. These new locations are as listed on the HomeGoods website:....
